Find some useful answers of the most frequently asked questions regarding VisitIsrael.com and traveling within Israel. We did our best to address all the major relevant topics and assisting you both in finding your way through our site and in planning your trip to Israel. For any further information please email us using our Contact Us page.
- Do I need a visa to travel to Israel?
- Is it safe to travel to Israel?
- Are tourists allowed to enter areas outside of the Israeli responsibility (Palestinian areas)?
- Do I need to receive any special vaccines before going to Israel?
- Can I drink tap water in Israel?
- What is Israel's nation air carrier?
- What is the exchange rate of the Shekel?
- Where can I find Tourist Information Centers in Israel?
- What is the Privacy Policy on your travelling website?
- Do I need a visa to travel to Israel?
All visitors to Israel must hold a valid passport for at least six months from the date they enter the country. People with no nationality must hold a valid laissez passer, as well as a visa back to the country that issued it.
Citizens of the following countries will be issued tourist visas free of charge at all ports or entrance terminals to Israel:
Europe: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, Israel (Persons born after 1.1.28), Gibraltar, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, San Marino, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland.
Asia & Oceania: Australia, Fiji Islands, Japan, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Philippines, South Korea
Africa: Central African Republic, Losoto, Malawi, Mauritius, South Africa, Swaziland
The Americas: Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Ecuador, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, St. Kitts, & Nevis, Surinam, Trinidad, & Tobago, The Bahamas, The Dominican Republic, Uruguay, U.S.A.
- Is it safe to travel to Israel?
Israel is a perfectly secure country to tour and to visit, we would not promote tourism to Israel if we didn't think it was safe.
- Are tourists allowed to enter areas outside of the Israeli responsibility (Palestinian areas)?
Passage to the two main tourist cities of the Palestinian Authority of Bethlehem and Jericho is direct and can be performed without prior clearance or required authorization.
It is recommended to forward requests to the IDF Public Relations Office, whether you'd like to visit other Palestinian areas. The Fax number is: +972-2-5305724 and every request should include: Name, passport nationality and number, destination, name of departure into Palestinian Area Crossing if known as well as name and details of driver and car registration number, if crossing is by car. Fax replies will only be sent to Israeli Tel/Fax numbers.
- Do I need to receive any special vaccines before going to Israel?
Israel is a modern, western country with levels of health and hygiene that are identical to those of Western countries. Visitors to Israel are not required to undergo vaccinations prior to their arrival.
- Can I drink tap water in Israel?
It is vital to drink a lot, especially when out walking and during hot days. You can drink tap water while in Israel, though you can find mineral water everywhere.
- What is Israel's nation air carrier?
The national airline company of Israel is El Al. Check out their site for local offers and best deals: ElAl.co.il.
- What is the exchange rate of the Shekel?
Exchange rates of the Israeli currency to all foreign currencies in addition to other information can be found in here: GoIsrael.com
- Where can I find Tourist Information Centers in Israel?
There is plenty of information available online. A good example is Tourism.gov.il, the official site of the Israeli government which offers some useful facts.
- What is the Privacy Policy on your travelling website?
To find information regarding our Privacy Policy and learn of how we use information collected by opur site, please visit our Privacy Policy page.
